The Unveiling by Cre8ivesphere

All Day
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Cre8ivesphere: 

Imagination and originality stand as the core of Cre8ivesphere. We are a group of childhood friends celebrating life with an array of eclectic self-expressions.

Exhibition: January - February

Family Game Day

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Attention all families! Join us for family fun featuring board games, card games, and more!

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Water Color Painting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Patrons will watercolor their own masterpieces to display in our branch art show!

3D Flower Bouquets Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In this art workshop, participants will create floral bouquets using paint, 3D elements, and a new perspective. We will be led by local artist and educator Juan Cruz.

Frozen Holiday Spectacular

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the holidays with our favorite princess, Elsa! Come for the fun crafts, music, and games. Spend this cold windy season warm and cozy with friends. 

Magic The Gathering: Commander/Brawl!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Deal your cards right and there's glory ahead! MTG Commander Brawl is a social event where you can come to mingle and play 100-card Commander or Brawl. Bring your deck and learn something new about your favorite game. 

Art Reception for Cre8ivesphere

1:00pm - 3:45pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art and meet local artists that are part of Cre8ivesphere. 

Crafternoons

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids, get crafty with us! Make a craft and learn new something each week.

Here is what we are making this month: 

Jan 12 - Polar Bears

Jan 19 - MLK Craft

Jan 26 - Owls

Winter Luminaries / Luminarias de invierno

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Winter luminaries are here to brighten up your homes on these cold and dreary days! 

Come make and personalize your own! All materials will be provided!